July 2012

Arepas de Maiz Peto (Colombian Hominy Corn Arepas)

13 comments July 31, 2012

When I was a chiId, I would often stay at Mamita’s house on the weekends and the breakfasts prepared by her were always the highlight of each day. The day for her would begin at 6 a.m. and I would awake to the smell of fresh coffee and hot chocolate. I would join Mamita in [...]

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Ensalada de Repollo Morado y Manzana (Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad)

7 comments July 29, 2012

I’m back after a week of a much needed vacation at the beach and ready to share new and delicious recipes with you guys. This Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad is one of the many side dishes I was served at family parties when I was growing up. This is a very simple vegetarian recipe [...]

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Arroz con Leche de Arequipe (Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding)

11 comments July 23, 2012

I absolutely love this creamy dessert and I am always making different variations of my classic recipe. My grandmother, my aunts and my mother each have their own recipe and each one is a little different. My grandmother, for example, used to add diced white cheese, butter and powdered milk to hers. One of my [...]

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Macaroni Salad with Avocado Dressing (Ensalada de Coditos con Aderezo de Aguacate)

13 comments July 20, 2012

This macaroni salad is so good, you can even serve it to pasta salad haters! It’s simple to prepare, satisfying, and it makes a fantastic alternative to the classic American macaroni salad. It is great for picnics and potlucks. My version of this American favorite includes many of the flavors I love in a salad. [...]

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Arroz con Queso y Pimentón (Green Pepper and Cheese Rice)

10 comments July 18, 2012

Arroz con Queso y Pimentón is a traditional Colombian side dish from the Sucre department of Colombia, located in the Caribbean region of the country. It is usually served with traditional Colombian seafood dishes. I think rice is one of the most versatile and simple side dishes you can make when you’re in a hurry. [...]

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Ensalada de Quinoa y Pollo (Quinoa Chicken Salad)

10 comments July 16, 2012

I love Quinoa no matter how it is prepared, and the fact that it is such a healthy grain, is an added benefit. This Quinoa Chicken Salad is ideal for a picnic or barbecue, as it’s very easy to put together and can be made the night before serving. This is a different type of [...]

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Boliarepitas (Colombian Cheese-Arepa Balls)

10 comments July 14, 2012

These Boliarepas are fairly simple to make and are delicious. The inside becomes soft and cheesy, while the outside forms a very thin, crispy shell. They are a perfect party food, and they always go fast. So, if you’re serving a crowd, you might want to double the recipe. They are absolutely fantastic! This time [...]

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